Beauty Buzz

Note from the mamas: We all battle skin issues at one point or another. And most of us know first-hand that our skin can change a lot throughout pregnancies as well as simple aging. So […]

Dear Andi, I want to look “glamorous” on New Year’s Eve, but I am stuck in my old make-up routine. What do you recommend to make the night more special? Dear Glamour-envious, Back in the […]

By Andi Douglas, nwaMotherlode.com beauty editor As soon as I could drive, I started assisting Santa in filling my sisters and my stockings for Christmas morning. I would head up to the nearest drug store […]

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! With the holidays finally here (and before Black Friday hits and I completely lose focus of the “Reason for the Season”) I thought I would make a list of a few things […]

Dear Andi, I keep reading that the “smoky eye” look is big this year, but it is confusing with all of the different techniques out there. How can I get this look at home? Dear […]

By Andi Douglas, nwaMotherlode.com Beauty Buzz Editor October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and in support of that many brands have introduced limited edition products to support research efforts for finding a cure and to […]

Dear Andi, When is it time to throw out the “shimmer” cosmetics? I’ve always heard that women of a certain age should have a more matte look so that wrinkles aren’t as visible. What’s your […]

By Andi Douglas, nwaMotherlode.com beauty editor I know it’s football season because the last couple of weeks any conversation with my husband has started with one of three questions: Are you done updating your Fantasy […]

Dear Andi, I saw that Maybelline has come out with a vibrating mascara. Is it worth the extra money? Dear Shaky Lashes, When the high-tech vibrating wands first came out, I was skeptical that it […]

Dear Andi, Do you think the type of make-up brush makes a real difference in application? My sister bought a very expensive set, but I say the drugstore kind work just as well. What’s your […]

Dear Andi, Do “Smooth Away pads” really work? Dear Hairy and Hopeful, If you haven’t seen (and fallen for) the infomercial, Smooth Away pads are hand-held buffing pads that promise to “buff away unwanted hair” […]

Andi’s 4 Beauty Must-haves: Lansinoh brand Lanolin ($8.34) for my lips: After reading in In Style that Angie Harmon uses the nipple cream on her lips every day, I had to give it a try. […]

By Andi, Beauty Buzz Editor I have a confession to make. I am absolutely awful about washing my face at night. I was lucky to have clear skin as a teenager (being a painfully late […]

Dear Andi, What are the current “trends” in makeup? Any new ideas worth trying? Dear Trend Seeker, Summer’s big trend is shockingly bright color on everything! Have fun with your makeup without looking like you’re […]

Dear Andi, I know I shouldn’t be tanning in the sun, but self-tanners scare me. What is the best way to get a summer glow without ending up streaky or orange? Dear Self-Tanner Banner, A […]

My ears always perk up when I hear something about “best beauty products” because, let’s face it, most of us are looking for a new product to fall in love with — something that really […]

Dear Amy, What’s your favorite drugstore make-up product? What’s your favorite “splurge” item? Dear Curious, This is a tough one because I love lots of drugstore products. If I had to pick just one, it […]

Dear Amy, I want to try a red lipstick, but there are so many to choose from. Can you recommend a good one? Dear Right-on Red, Picking the right shade of red takes some trial […]